Sony has confirmed the specs for its new entry level A290 and A390 digital SLR cameras. Both cameras feature a brand new grip design and share a host of features including a 14.2 megapixel sensor, SteadyShot in-camera stabilization, compatibility with Sony’s Alpha mount lenses and user-friendly on-screen guides to help users new to digital SLRs. The A390 also benefits from a tilting LCD display with the option of live image preview.
Both cameras now sport a brand new grip design and revised button layout for comfortable handling, on-screen help and user guides with sample images to show you exactly what to expect from chosen settings. The pair also shares the ability to take Sony Alpha-mount, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses.
The 14.2 megapixel CCD sensor, Steady Shot sensor shift image stabilization and ISO100 to ISO3200 sensitivity produces great shots in various conditions and being digital SLR, users get to play with all sorts of exposure settings thanks to P/S/A/M controls. Both cameras use the same TTL phase detection, nine point autofocus system and vertical-traverse, focal-plane type electronically controlled shutter.
JPEG and RAW image output is stored to SD/SDHC memory cards and users with compatible Sony BRAVIA televisions can hook into the HDMI output socket and Sony BRAVIA TV sync, which allows control of camera slideshow playback using the TV remote.
The A290 has a fixed 2.7 inch 230,400 dot Clear Photo LCD display, while the one on the A390 tilts and benefits from Live View. Using a pentamirror tilt system, the A390 offers you a live image preview on its LCD display. The A290 is available for pre-order now for US$499.99. The A390 is also available for pre-order and will cost US$599.99.
Published on Jun 15, 2010
